Social Sciences

Sociology

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Overview

Sociology is a liberal arts program that focuses on how human
society functions with attention given to the role of major
institutions of society (such as family, government and education),
and of formal and informal groups and their impact on
individuals.

Students who complete this program gain expertise in human
behavior and culture, and learn how to conduct research on social
issues. The program teaches students to analyze issues which are
particularly relevant to today’s world, such as diversity, poverty,
and power, and prepares them to play an active role in an
increasingly complex society.

Sociology at the Mount

Students may major in Sociology alone or with a Criminology
concentration. Beyond the introductory Sociology course, students
must complete the following six courses (18 credits):

SOC 3040 Social Class, Power and Inequality

SOC 3410 Race, Gender, and Society

SOC 3210 Statistics

SOC 4070 Social Theory

SOC 4110 Quantitative and Qualitative Research

SOC 4250 Readings in Applied Social Research

Finally, students select four additional Sociology courses (12
credits) at the 200 level or above.

Program requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative average of C or
better.

Career Options

Sociology prepares students for graduate work in sociology or
social work for students who wish to become professors, researchers
or applied sociologists. The program also provides a strong
foundation for a wide array of careers, including careers in
business, social services, government, law, medicine, journalism,
and public administration.